Summer Fun: Thanks for the Summer Fun!

If you've received a gift this summer, or spent some time visiting in someone's home, and owe them a little Thank You note or gift, please consider making up a custom card from TropiCards, and sending it along with a small matching token of appreciation. Here are some examples from my TropiCards gallery -

If the kids spent a week with the Grandma this summer, how thrilled would Nana and be to get a personalized Thank You card with her name on the front, and a peronal message from the grandkids inside? Pair it with a matching keychain with either the words "Thank You" or their special name for their grandmother, and she'll be thrilled. She'll love showing it off so everyone will know how special and thoughtful her grandchildrn are!

Here's a Thank You card that's a little different, but I love it, because I'm a cat lover. If you need to express some appreciation to someone in your life who is also fond of felines, this Cat-in-Grass Thank You Card just might do the trick! You could combine it with a matching item, like the Cat in Grass mousepad shown here, for a gift that's sure to please. Cat-in-grass even has his mouth slightly open, as if he's thanking the recipient.

Finallly, a for a guy, here's a card that is fully customizable for any occasion, including a thank you, birthday, congratulations or ______. My Fishing Boat Card, shows a boat waiting in the waters of the Yucatan... Send it alone, or along with a fishing boat mug that is customizable with a short text message on either side of the photo, and a date underneath. What a great end of season gift for a coach of a summer sports team!

Personl]alized Gifts

As long as Zazzle is offering free shipping, here's another suggestion from my Tropicards storefront there... a personalized "Happy Mother's Day" mousepad. You can also get a matching Mother's day card to do with it... or a magnet, keychain or mug. All with your own personalized touch, for a special wish on May 9!

Hot Mamas and Grandmas

If you'd like to find something a little less tratitional for Mom or Grandmom this Mother's Day, have a look at the "1 Hot Mama" and "1 Hot Grandma" line of products at Tropicards. You'll find them by following the MOTHER'S DAY link there.

Shown above are four examples from the "1 Hot" line: mousepad, refrigerator magnet, budget tote, and casual scoop neck T shirt. The tote bag and shirt are available in a selection of colors and styles. Other items available include mugs, keychains, barbeque aprons, and, of course, matching cards.

The 1 Hot mother's day cards look for all the world like an ordinary traditional Mother's Day card on the outside, BUT upon opening, she'll find the "1 Hot" graphic inside.

March Green Showcase Number 05

In today's green showcase, you can:

Give a Fairy a whirl,
Dress your American girl,
Or wear Mother-of-Pearl.


13 - I believe in the Upgrade Fairy Mousepad - A gift especiallly for cruisers who dream of a free cabin upgrade for their coming cruise, compliments of the upgrade fairy. Also availaable: Upgrade Fairy shirts, magnets, buttons, stickers, and mugs, at Cruise Ready on Zazzle.



14 - A bright green Molly or Emily American Girl Dress - 1940's style cotton pique print dress with white eyelet trim. Eyelet ruffles at the neck and sleeves, with permanently attached white grosgrain ribbon and bow around the waist. back. Ensemble includes dress and hanger.
It's designed and made by Carolyn at CSBSEWS American Doll Clothes.




15- Green Mother of Pearl Earring and Necklace Set

Earring and necklace set features green mother of pearl beads, an organic-inorganic shell material that has been used for decorative purposes for centuries. The necklace is a silver-colored link chain. From Elle's Beads Artisan Studio.


This month, Gift Listings is having a little fun. With a nod to the Irish, we're showcasing green offerings from around the net. Check back throughout the month to see what we're finding for you!